Basics of Automation EngineeringLaajuus (3 cr)

Objectives

Student is able to
• learn the basics of measuring technology, process instrumentation, automatic control engineering and binary controls
• become acquainted with the automatic systems of process industry.

Content

Basic measuring of industry. Process and instrumentation chart. Structure of control-lers and control circuits. Binary by-passes and their standard descriptions. Tele-communication and buses. Automation systems and Programmable control systems.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2)

The student recognizes the basic concepts of industrial automation and can identify related tasks. They know the basics of measurement technology, process instrumentation, control technology, guidance technology, and automation systems. The student can describe a P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagram) and block diagram representation.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4)

The student understands the key concepts of industrial automation and can identify related tasks. They are familiar with the basics of measurement technology, process instrumentation, control technology, guidance technology, and automation systems, and can explain P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and block diagram representations.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student knows the concepts of industrial automation and can identify related tasks. They are familiar with the basics of measurement technology, process instrumentation, control technology, guidance technology, and automation systems, and can analyze P&ID (Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams) and block diagram representations. The student is able to apply the learned knowledge in basic industrial measurements and control loop structures.